Product Description
PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE 99% For Synthesis is a high-grade chemical compound available in powder or crystalline solid form with a white to pale yellow appearance. It exudes an acrid pungent odor and exhibits a trigonal bipyramidal structure with a molecular formula of PCl5 and a molecular weight of 208.24 g/mol. This versatile product is widely utilized in industrial settings for its role as a chlorinating agent catalyst and in the production of phosphorus oxychloride. It is highly reactive, decomposing in water while being soluble in organic solvents like benzene and carbon disulfide. With a purity of 99%, this chemical is classified as poisonous and must be stored in cool, dry, and well-ventilated conditions to maintain stability.
FAQs of PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE 99% For Synthesis:
Q: What is the primary application of PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE 99% For Synthesis?
A: PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE 99% For Synthesis is primarily used for chemical synthesis purposes in industrial settings.
Q: What are the storage recommendations for this product?
A: It should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, tightly sealed in a moisture-free environment.
Q: Can this product be dissolved in water?
A: No, it decomposes in water but is soluble in organic solvents like benzene and carbon disulfide.
Q: What is the physical form of PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE 99% For Synthesis?
A: It is available in either powder or crystalline solid form.
Q: What is the shelf life of this product?
A: It is stable under recommended storage conditions.